Misreporting on a nappy ban and equine identification rules
We look at misreporting on a nappy ban and the implementation of new Equine Identification regulations.
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Drowning in Plastic
Drowning in Plastic Last night the BBC shone a spotlight on the threats facing our oceans through its programme ‘Drowning in Plastic’. Presented by marine biologist Liz Bonn, it looked at the devastating impact plastic pollution is having on marine …
Environment Secretary announces new scheme to reduce food waste and Natural England Wildlife targets
...charities and volunteers to deliver a new scheme to tackle this problem. The scheme will specifically address surplus food from retail and manufacturing. Further action to cut food waste from...
British troops help rescue baby elephant and the Environment Secretary on the Natasha Ednan-Laperouse inquest.
...The Environment Secretary’s shared the below statement on Friday to offer his condolences to her family and to make clear that work is already underway to review our approach to...
England Coast Path consultation in Sussex and Minister Eustice in Farmers Weekly
Coverage of the Natural England consultation on Sussex stretch of the England Coast Path and an interview with Minister Eustice in Farmers Weekly.
National Refill Day and The Guardian on Antimicrobial resistance
...Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), their Director of Operations said the Government would allow farmers in some circumstances to continue to mix antibiotic feed and drinking water to groups of animals...
Environment Secretary interviewed by LadBible in countdown to illegal wildlife trade conference
.... The article includes a reference to the UK’s commitment to introducing one of the toughest ivory sales bans following an interview with the Environment Secretary. Zac Goldsmith MP, the...
Further assistance from the government for farmers affected by the dry weather
Coverage of a new flexibility from the EU Commission to help farmers increase the amount of feed they can grow for their livestock after the recent dry weather.
Government calls for greater ocean protection, tackling food waste and Bluetongue virus control
...the progress made on marine protection and protect the world’s oceans for future generations. UK food industry commits to landmark ‘roadmap’ to halve food waste There is positive coverage in...
Environment Secretary on Gardeners' World and last week's National Drought Group meeting
Environment Secretary talks plastic plant pots on Gardeners’ World Environment Secretary Michael Gove appeared on BBC2’s Gardeners’ World on Friday (21 September) as part of a piece on plastic plant pots and how easy they are to recycle. Presenter Arit …